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THE KING OF FIGHTERS XII MOVELIST/GUIDE ver O.1
by Cajun21 and Chicobo329
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DISCLAIMER: While all effort is made to ensure accuracy, we do not claim this
guide to be free of errors and will bear no responsibility for such.
INDEX
1) Introduction
2) Version history
3) Game system
4) Movelist
5) Special thanks
6) Contact information
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1) INTRODUCTION
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Welcome to our King of Fighters XII (KOF XII) movelist/guide and thank you for
reading. This guide will attempt to document the various changes that have
taken place since King Of Fighters XI (KOF XI), while providing a basic move
list and move properties description where appropriate. Please note that this
is NOT, and will never be a combo guide, and whatever combos mentioned in here
are as examples to highlight a move's property.
ABOUT KOFXII
KOF XII is the first Taito X2 KOF game and is a complete overhaul of the
gameplay as we know it. Utilizing brand new sprites in wonderful hi-def, the
series returns to a standard 3 vs. 3 format, throwing out the old Tactical
Shift system. There are many, many alterations as a result which include:
- The cast has been trimmed significantly to only 22 characters, two of which
are exclusive to home versions of the game.
- All sprites have been completely redrawn, the first such major overhaul of
the character sprites since KOF '96.
- There is no story in this game, which functions as a psuedo-dream match
game. Instead Arcade Mode works as a Time Trial, where you must complete
five matches against random teams as quickly as possible.
- A new Critical Counter bar is added in, which increases as you give and
take damage. When it is full and if your character performs their Critical
Counter Initiator, a Counter Combo will start which enables characters to
perform a wide array of attacks at once.
- The game no longer tells you if a Counter Hit has been landed and instead
has the opponent twirl around upon being hit. You can recognize this also
by looking at the bigger white spark. You can now follow up Counter Hits
with other attacks.
- Blowback Attacks are performed by pressing CD now, as there is no E button
in this game. Blowback Attacks can now be charged up which can either guard
break or give an opponent a "crumble" animation, which means the opponent
drops to his knees allowing followups. Blowback Attacks can also now be
comboed from strong attacks and juggle an opponent.
- Despite the small cast, a lone new entry makes his KOF debut: Raiden from
Fatal Fury.
- All characters can only perform DMs rather SDMs and LDMs, charged up by a
bar which increases as you give and take damage. To compensate for this,
DMs now do increased damage.
- Roll Canceling is now added in, and at no cost to either meter.
- Basic Throws are now performed by b/f + A+C and will now whiff, but also
cannot be escaped from.
- Blowback Counters can be performed even if you are not blocking, and each
character has different animations for them rather than their respective CD
attacks.
- All characters lack far animations for their normal attacks, save for one or
two of them, now given with different inputs.
- Significantly dumbed down AI. The AI has taken a back seat in this game,
lending to the game's new Arcade Mode Time Trial.
- And of course, many many (B. Jenet gets to me too!) changes the character
movesets and properties.
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2) VERSION HISTORY
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Version 0.1 (16 August 2009)
- First release. More to come soon, send in your emails for suggestions and
revisions!
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3) GAME SYSTEM
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This diagram represents the joystick direction and commands for Player 1.
Reverse the forward/backward directions when using Player 2.
ub u uf ub = Up, backwards (Backward jump)
O O O u = Up (Vertical jump)
\ | / uf = Up, forward (Forward jump)
\|/ b = Backwards (Walk back/Block)
b O---n---O f n = Joystick neutral
/|\ f = Forwards (Walk forward)
/ | \ db = Down, backwards (Crouching block)
O 0 0 d = Down (Crouch)
db d df df = Down, forward (Crouch)
BUTTONS
A = Light Punch (LP)
B = Light Kick (LK)
C = Hard Punch (HP)
D = Hard Kick (HK)
ACTION
tap lightly tap joystick/button
press push joystick/button
hold push and hold joystick/button
qcf (1/4 circle forward) motion joystick from d to f (d,df,f)
qcb (1/4 circle backward) motion joystick from d to b (d,db,b)
hcf (1/2 circle forward) motion joystick from b to f (b,db,d,df,f)
hcb (1/2 circle backward) motion joystick from f to b (f,df,d,db,b)
dp (dragon punch) motion joystick f,d,df
rdp (reverse dragon punch) motion joystick b,d,db
charge b,f + (button) hold back for 2 seconds, then push forward+button
charge d,u + (button) hold down for 2 seconds, then push up+button
P (Punch) Press A or C
K (Kick) Press B or D
any Press A/B/C/D
in air Move is done in mid-air (during a jump) *
(air) Move can be done on the ground or in mid-air *
* Some aerial moves can be launched during a backstep or used directly from
the ground by extending the command so it ends with a jump. For example,
Robert's HienRyujinKyaku can be done off the ground by motioning qcb,ub+K.
Keep in mind that you cannot cancel a ground normal attack into an aerial
special move.
BASIC MOVES ACTION
push joystick f Walk forward
push joystick b Walk backward
tap f,f(hold) Forward dash
tap b,b Backstep
tap ub,u or uf Low jump (hop)
press ub,u or uf Normal jump
tap df-db then lightly ub-uf Fast hop
tap db-df then ub-uf High Jump
press b when attacked Standing Block
press db when attacked Crouching block
AB Emergency Evade (forward roll)
b+AB Emergency Evade (backwards)
AB while attacking Quick Emergency Evade
any when knocked down Fallbreaker (recovery roll)
b + CD Guard Cancel Blowback Attack
b/f + AC (near) Basic Throw (unblockable)
HIT LOCATION PROPERTIES
[O] - Overhead/High level attack, must be blocked standing.
[M] - Mid-level attack, can block standing or crouching.
[L] - Move hits low and must be blocked crouching.
[U] - Move is unblockable.
[-] - Move does not hit, see additional notes.
COMMAND ATTACK PROPERTIES
S - Cancelable into special moves and DMs.
X - Move can be canceled into, but it won't combo.
SPECIAL MOVES PROPERTIES
A - Autoguard. All attacks cause chip damage during autoguard.
KD - Knockdown, can be recovered using the Fallbreaker. (L)DMs, throws and
sweeps (crouching D) generally knock down upon hitting, so only the NR
property will be used if the move isn't recoverable.
NR - No Recovery Knockdown, cannot Fallbreaker from this move.
OTG - Over the Ground: Move can hit an opponent that has been knocked down.
J - Juggles opponent, can followup after move. Juggles always knock down.
If no followup was done, a juggled character may use the Fallbreaker
upon landing.
T - Throw move, cannot be reversed. Basic throws will not be noted.
P - Projectile, cannot be reversed, though certain moves absorb or reflect
them.
RV - Reversal move. Works against non-throw, non-projectile moves only.
Unless otherwise noted.
DM - Desperation Move, requires a full stock bar to use.
# - See notes.
CANCEL CHART NOTES
- I based my cancel charts off the KOFXI Conqeror's Guide, which may or may
not be accurate. These notations will be used:
r = repeatable into itself (LIGHT ATTACKS ONLY).
c = cancelable into command/special moves and DMs.
s = cancelable into special/DMs.
- = not cancelable or repeatable.
- To read the cancel chart, the first value in brackets [] indicate the
hit location, the second value for light attacks represent repeatability,
while the last value represents cancelabilty.
- CD button attacks will only be noted twice, once for 'standing near' and
again for 'vertical jump' as there are only two versions, one each for
ground and air. The guide only specifies if CD attacks are cancelable into
special moves.
- All cancelable ground CD attacks can be empty canceled.
CRITICAL COUNTER INITIATOR:
- Each character has one initiator which is either their standing C or
standing D attacks. If such moves connect on a Counter Hit with the
Critical Counter meter full, a Counter Combo may be started.
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4) MOVELIST
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| Kyo Kusanagi | Ash Crimson | Iori Yagami
| Andy Bogard | Kim Kaphwan | Robert Garcia
| Benimaru Nikaido | Shen Woo | Joe Higashi
| Leona Heidern | Random Select | Athena Asamiya
| Sie Kensou | Duo Lon | Chin Gentsai
| Ralf Jones | Raiden | Clark Still
| Terry Bogard | Goro Daimon | Ryo Sakazaki
| Elisabeth Branctorche | Mature
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KYO KUSANAGI
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THROWS MOVE NAME PROPERTIES
b/f+AC (near) Issetu Seoinage [U],NR
COMMAND ATTACKS
f+B Gesiki: Goufu You [O],#
df+D Hatizyuuhatisiki [L],KD,#
SPECIAL MOVES
dp+P Hyakusiki: Oniyaki [M],KD,#
qcf+P Hyakuhatisiki: Yamibarai [M],P,#
qcf+K Nanazyuugosiki: Kai [M],KD(D),
J(D),#
rpd+K Hyakuichisiki: Oboroguruma [M],KD(B),
J(B),
NR(D),#
hcb+K Nihyakujyuunishiki: Kototsuki Yoh [M],KD,#
[DM]
qcb,hcf+P Urahyakuhatisiki: Orotinagi [M],KD,#
Cancel chart A B C D CD
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Standing near [M]/r/c [L]/-/c [M]/c [M]/- [M]/c
Standing far [M]/-
Crouching [M]/r/c [L]/r/- [M]/c [L]/c
Vertical jump [O]/- [O]/- [O]/- [O]/- [M]/-
Diagonal jump [O]/- [O]/- [O]/- [O]/-
Critical Counter Initiator: close C
#. Note that Kyo's standing D is his old far D animation, unlike some
other characters.
1. GOUFU YOU: It's an overhead kick when used on it's own. It loses
this property when combo from any sort of attack. Can no longer be
combo into.
2. HATIZYUUHATISIKI: Both hits are low attacks and can be combo from
light attacks. Kicks come out quicker for easier combos but the
first kick no longer can be combo into.
3. ONIYAKI: Anti air attack, light version hits twice. The hard version
hits three times and leaves Kyo higher in the air increasing his
recovery. It's possible to miss the full hits of the move depending
on range.
4. YAMIBARAI: Ground level projectile. Light version travels slower
than the hard. It is possible to have two projectiles on screen.
5. KAI: You no longer have to press kick twice since both kicks come
out automatically. Hard version of this move has a juggle property.
Light version does not juggle, but can be chained from light attacks.
6. OBOROGURUMA: An old favorite from his '95 days. Light version hits
once and can be combo from weak attacks and has a juggle property.
Hard version hits three times and can't be fallbroken. Hard version
makes Kyo travel further and has more recovery time.
7. KOTOTSUKI YOH: Light version makes Kyo run half the screen, while
the hard verison allows him to run the full length of the screen.
Can be blocked and is not considered a throw. Kyo has a taunt
animation if the move connects which can be canceled.
8. OROTINAGI: No longer has immunity for either version. The flame wave
can negate normal/DM projectiles and is not negateable. The flame
wave is also much larger than in previous versions. Can be delayed
by holding punch but does not increase it's power in this way. Kyo
has a taunt animation if the move connects which can be canceled.
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ASH CRIMSON
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THROWS MOVE NAME PROPERTIES
b/f+AC (near) Recompenses [U],NR
COMMAND ATTACKS
b+K Floreal [M],#
SPECIAL MOVES
charge b,f+P Ventose [M],P,#
charge d,u+K Nivose [M],KD,#
qcb+any button Genie [M],P,#
[DM]
A,B,C,D Sans-Culotte [M],P,KD,J,#
qcf,qcf+P Thermidor [M],P,KD,J,#
qcf,qcf+K Pluviose [M],KD,#
Cancel chart A B C D CD
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Standing near [M]/r/c [L]/r/c [M]/c [M]/c [M]/c
Standing far [M]/-
Crouching [M]/r/c [L]/r/- [M]/c [L]/c
Vertical jump [O]/- [O]/- [O]/- [O]/- [M]/-
Diagonal jump [O]/- [O]/- [O]/- [O]/-
Critical Counter Initiator: close C
#. Loses his Vendemiaire (command throw) and two of his command attacks, but
gains a new move Genie.
1. FLOREAL: Ash's command kick. The light version is slower and makes him
move forward. The hard version is faster and makes him move back. The
light version can be combo from hard attacks. The hard version can
be combo from light attacks.
2. VENTOSE: Mid level projectile, light version travels very slowly.
The hard version comes out a little slower but can actually hit at start
up similar to his '03 version. The strong version hits up to 3
times at close range. Both versions combo from light attacks.
3. NIVOSE: Anti-air kick that combos from light attacks. The hard version
is stronger, goes higher and further and can still combo from light
attacks but has longer recovery time. You may not get the full hits of
either version depending on the range it was performed at.
4. GENIE: New move for Ash. Works similar to Goenitz's Yonokaze. Depending
on the button pressed determines the distance. A version will be very
close to Ash while the D version will go about 3/4 width of the screen.
They blow up after a brief period of time.
5. SANS-CULOTTE: Ash covers himself in a column of fire. Has changed
incredibly since XI, while it does more damage it no longer grants Ash
"Zero Charge Time."Can be used to juggle opponents in the corner. Note
that the input timing is pretty strict but can be executed easier if
combo from normal attacks.
6. THERMIDOR: Multi-hit DM projectile. Comes out slower than it did in XI,
Ash can move shortly after throwing the projectile, which cannot be
reflected or negated. The DM has a juggle property after connecting and
can be followed up. However, Ash can be hit before launching the
projectile which aborts the move entirely.
7. PLUVIOSE: Triple Nivose. Executes fast which can be combo from light
attacks. May not get full hits from a jumping or juggled opponent unless
they were fairly close to Ash when the move executes.
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IORI YAGAMI
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THROW MOVE NAME PROPERTIES
b/f+AC (near) Sakahagi [U],KD
COMMAND ATTACKS
f+A,A Geshiki: Yumebiki [M],#
SPECIAL MOVES
dp+P Hyakuyonshiki: Nueuchi [M],KD,J(C),#
qcb+P Yonhyakuichishiki: Shougetsu [M],KD,#
qcb+K Hyakujyuukyuushiki: Akegarasu [M],#
hcf+C (near) Nihyakusanshiki: Tsuchitsubaki [U],KD,J#
[DM]
qcf,hcb+P Kin: Yaotome [M],KD,#
Cancel chart A B C D CD
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Standing near [M]/r/c [M]/-/c [M]/c [M]/c [M]/c
Standing far [M]/-
Crouching [M]/r/c [L]/r/- [M]/c [L]/-
Vertical jump [O]/- [O]/- [O]/- [O]/- [M]/-
Diagonal jump [O]/- [O]/- [O]/- [O]/-
Critical Counter Initiator: close C
1. YUMEBIKI: Both hits are now cancelable. The move cancels from light
attacks.Range and speed have both gotten better.
2. NUEUCHI: Iori's new anti air move, light version executes quicker,
slightly stronger but has more recovery time. Hard version executes slower,
but has less recovery time and has a juggle function and has more range in
the air.
3. SHOGETSU: Both versions have lower body immunity. Light version comes out
faster and can combo from light attacks.
3. AKEGARASU: Iori dashes in with a slash, like Mature's Metal Massacre.
Iori will not slash unless he is within range of the move itself otherwise
he'll just dash. Light version covers less ground than the hard version.
Executes very fast and depending on range has fairly safe recovery.
4. TSUCHITSUBAKI: New command grab, unblockable and can combo from
hard attacks. Has a juggle property.
5. YAOTOME: Iori's new "flameless" Yaotome, very nice finish might I add!
Iori can go under mid-level projectiles. He can be hit during start up
but is invincible during the dash.
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ANDY BOGARD
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THROWS MOVE NAME PROPERTIES
b/f+AC (near) Kakaekominage [U],NR
COMMAND ATTACKS
f+A Hirateuchi [M],#
SPECIAL MOVES
charge db,f+P Zaneiken [M],KD,#
hcf+K Kuuhadan [M],KD,#
> Press BD during 1st hit Breaking [-],#
dp+P Shoryuudan [M],KD,#
qcb+P Hishouken [M],P,#
[DM]
qcb,hcf+K Choureppadan [M],KD,#
Cancel chart A B C D CD
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Standing near [M]/r/c [M]/-/- [M]/c [M]/c [M]/c
Standing far [M]/-
Crouching [M]/r/c [L]/r/c [M]/c [L]/c
Vertical jump [O]/- [O]/- [O]/- [O]/- [M]/-
Diagonal jump [O]/- [O]/- [O]/- [O]/-
Critical Counter Initiator: close C
#. Andy's Close B links with his Far D.
1. HIRATEUCHI: Can be combo from light attacks and can be combo into
anything else.
2. ZANEIKEN: Note the charge motion. Comes out faster than ever now. If Andy
isn't within range he will rush in without an attack. Combos from light
attacks.
3. KUUHADAN: Multi hitting anti-air attack. Light version comes in lower and
straighter angled, while the hard version comes in higher and at a much
steeper angle. It is possible to crossup with the hard version depending
on the range that it comes in at.
4. BREAKING: Andy now has an interrupt to his Kuuhadan on the first hit. Andy
can follow up with other specials. This also allows a safe way to cancel
out of the move if blocked.
5. SHORYUUDAN: Anti-air attack, light version hits once and travels lower to
the ground. While the hard version hits three times and travels higher in
the air. This increases it's recovery time.
6. HISHOUKEN: Mid level projectile, light version travels slower than the hard
version. It is possible to have two projectiles on screen at once.
7. CHOUREPPADAN: Improved Kuuhadan with more hits and damage. Travels as high
as the hard Kuuhadan but with a longer angle.
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KIM KAPHWAN
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THROW MOVE NAME PROPERTIES
b/f+AC (near) Sakkyakunage [U],NR
COMMAND ATTACKS
f+B Nerichagi [O],X,#
f,f+D Tra: Yopuchaji [M],#
SPECIAL MOVES
qcf+K in air Hishoukyaku [M],KD,#
qcb+K Hangetsuzan [M],KD,#
qcb+K in air Kuchuuhangetsuzan [M],NR,#
charge d,u+K Hienzan [M],KD,#
[DM]
qcb,db,f+K Hououkyaku [M],KD,#
Cancel chart A B C D CD
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Standing near [M]/r/c [M]/-/c [M]/c [M]/c [M]/c
Standing far [M]/- [M]/-/-
Crouching [M]/r/c [L]/r/- [M]/c [L]/c
Vertical jump [O]/c [O]/- [O]/- [O]/- [M]/-
Diagonal jump [O]/c [O]/- [O]/- [O]/-
Critical Counter Initiator: close D
#. Kim's far D hits twice, but isn't cancelable on either hit.
1. NERICHAGI: Overhead kick. Doesn't combo from normal attacks. Can be
cancelable when canceled into, but loses it's overhead property.
2. YOPUCHAJI: New command attack, will whiff crouching opponents. Can be
canceled from light attacks. When this connects Kim will jump backwards
which will allow him to use his aerial normals and specials for followups.
3. HISHOUKYAKU: Reverted back to a qcf motion. When it connects it'll hit the
opponent several times and knock him down. This is similar to his '02 form
but unlike that version Kim can now do this move from small jumps. On block
kim gets pushed back with noticable recovery time. This move also can be
peformed using a lax motion at the end of the qcf motion if you press uf
and kick he will perform the move inches off the ground.
4. HANGETSUZAN: Light version does one hit while the hard version does three.
Both versions knock down.
5. KUCHUUHANGETSUZAN: Kim now has an aerial version of his Hangetsuzan. This
move hits once and can not be fallbroken from. This move can also be done
from a small jump and also has the lax motion by adding a ub motion at the
end of the command. This can also be used as a crossup given enough range
and timing.
6. HIENZAN: Anti air kick, light version does one hit while the hard version
does three. Both versions can combo from light attacks. The hard version
no longer has the no recovery kick follow up like in previous versions.
7. HOUOUKYAKU: No longer can be done in the air anymore. This move can now be
fallbroken.
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ROBERT GARCIA
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THROWS MOVE NAME PROPERTIES
b/f+AC (near) Kubikirinage [U],NR
COMMAND ATTACKS
f+A Upper [M],#
f+B Low Kick [M],#
B+D in air Ushirogeri [M],#
SPECIAL MOVES
qcf+P Ryuugekiken [M],P,#
dp+P Ryuuga [M],KD,#
charge db,f+K Hienshippuken [M],KD,#
qcb+K in air Hienryuujinkyaku [M],KD,#
hcf+D (near) Ryuuren: Geneikyaku [U],T,KD,#
f,b,f+K Geneikyaku [M],KD,#
[DM]
qcf,hcb+P Ryuukoranbu [M],NR,#
f,hcf+P Haoushokouken [M],P,KD,#
Cancel chart A B C D CD
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Standing near [M]/r/c [M]/-/c [M]/c [M]/c [M]/c
Standing far [M]/-
Crouching [M]/r/c [L]/r/- [M]/c [L]/c
Vertical jump [O]/c [O]/- [O]/- [O]/- [M]/c
Diagonal jump [O]/c [O]/- [O]/- [O]/-
Critical Counter Initiator: close C
1. UPPER: Can be combo from light attacks. Can also be followed up after his
Low Kick. Both means can combo into something else.
2. LOW KICK: Despite it's name it actually hits mid-level. Can be combo from
hard attacks.
3. USHIROGERI: Cross up kick, looks and works a lot like Iori's old Yuri Ori.
This is NOT an overhead. Robert can also use this during a backstep which
is quicker than his normal back dash.
4. RYUUGEKIKEN: Mid-level projectile, light version travels slower than the
hard version, both travel the length of the screen. Because of the speed
the light version travels you are not able to have two projectiles on
screen.
5. RYUUGA: Anti air attack, can combo from light attacks. Light version is
lower to the ground and hits once. The hard version travels higher in the
air and hits twice though this increase Robert's recovery time.
6. HIENSHIPPUKEN: Old-school charge motion with a twist. Flying kick that
works as a good anti air, executes fairly quickly. Light version hits once
and has better recovery time. Hard version hits twice but leaves Robert
with a lot more recovery time. Robert bounces back upon successfully
hitting with the hard version.
7. HIENRYUUJINKYAKU: Aerial Flying kick, like all air moves this one can
also be used in a lax motion by adding an ub motion and kick after the
qcb motion. Has noticably long recovery upon block.
8. RYUUREN GENEIKYAKU: Command throw that can be combo from hard attacks.
The taunt animation cannot be canceled from.
9. GENEIKYAKU: Trap move that works great against rolls and bad jump ins.
Combos from hard attacks only. Note that the 'taunt' animation at the end
of this move is NOT cancelable.
10.RYUUKORANBU: Auto combo DM, combos from hard attacks and command attacks.
Robert is invincible during the forward dash but can be hit from the start
up flash.
11.HAOUSHOKOUKEN: Fast DM Projectile, negates normal projectiles. Can be
negated by other DM projectiles.
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BENIMARU NIKAIDO
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THROWS MOVE NAME PROPERTIES
b/f+AC (near) Catch and Shoot [U],KD
COMMAND ATTACKS
f+B Jackknife Kick [M],#
d+D in air Flying Drill [M],#
SPECIAL MOVES
qcf+P Raijinken [M],P,KD,J,#
qcf+P in air Kuuchuu Raijinken [M],P,#
qcf+K Iaigeri [M],#
> d,u+K Handousandangeri [M],KD,#
qcb+P Benimaru Lancer [M],KD,J,#
dp+K Super Inazuma Kick [M],KD,#
[DM]
qcb,qcb+P Benimaru Rolling Thunder [M],P,NR(ground),
KD(air),#
qcf,qcf+P Raikouken [M],P,KD,#
Cancel chart A B C D CD
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Standing near [M]/r/c [M]/-/- [M]/c [M]/c [M]/c
Standing far [M]/- [M]/-
Crouching [M]/r/c [L]/r/c [M]/c [L]/c
Vertical jump [O]/c [O]/- [O]/- [O]/- [M]/c
Diagonal jump [O]/c [O]/- [O]/c [O]/-
Critical Counter Initiator: close C
#. Benimaru's jump ceiling is now on par with other characters.
1. JACKKNIFE KICK: Combos from hard attacks, but no longer can be combo into.
2. FLYING DRILL: The drill can actually be combo from a hard punch. Though
you'll probably have to jump in rather shallow for it to actually connect.
3. RAIJINKEN: Comes out a little slower than XI but still only hits once.
It also now has a juggle property to it.
4. KUUCHUU RAIJINKEN: No longer knocksdown, Benimaru will continue to fall
afterwards.Light version makes him fall forward while the hard version
makes him fall backwards. Like all aerial moves it can be performed
with the lax motion by adding an uf to the motion.
5. IAIGERI: Comes out quick and can be combo from light attacks.
6. HANDOUSANDANGERI: Followup to the Iaigeri, like XI it can no longer be
performed if the Iaigeri misses. But unlike XI it has reverted back to
it's old command. The move can actually be done by simply doing an up or
up-forward motion after the Iaigeri. The game will pick up the down motion
from the qcf of the Iaigeri.
7. BENIMARU LANCER: New move for Beni, can act as a pre emptive anti air or a
roll trap. After it connects it has a juggle property for followups.
8. SUPER INAZUMA KICK: His old anti air move returns! Light version does 2
hits while the hard version does 3. Can combo from light attacks.
9. BENIMARU ROLLING THUNDER: Can negate projectiles and is great for roll
trapping. Depending on where the opponent get hit determines roll recovery.
If the opponent is hit on the ground he's collapes to his knees. This can
NOT be followed up however. Beni taunts right after the move connects but
can be canceled.
10.RAIKOUKEN: Both versions will now only go forward. Negates projectiles
and some DMs. Beni taunts if the move connects but can be canceled.
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SHEN WOO
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THROWS MOVE NAME PROPERTIES
b/f+AC (near) Kokakugeki [U],NR
COMMAND ATTACKS
f+B Fusenkyaku [M],#
SPECIAL MOVES
qcf+P Gekiken [M],NR
(charged)#
(strong punch can hold)
> K while holding Feint [-]
> qcf+K Gekiken~Tenrenken [M],KD,
J(strong)
qcf+K Tenrenken [M],KD,
J(strong),#
qcb+A Fukkogeki [O],#
> qcf+A Kouryugeki [M],KD
> qcf+K Fukkogeki~Tenrenken [M],KD,
J(strong)
hcb,f+C (near) Danken [U],T,KD,#
> qcf+K Danken~Tenrenken [M],KD,
J(strong)
[DM]
qcf,qcf+P Zetsu: Gekiken [M],KD,#
qcf,qcf+P Tenkenren~Zetsu: Gekiken [M],KD,#
(during Tenkenren hit)
C,A,B,C Bakushin [M],P,KD,#
Cancel chart A B C D CD
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Standing near [M]/r/c [M]/-/- [M]/c [M]/c [M]/c
Standing far [M]/-
Crouching [M]/r/c [L]/r/- [M]/c [L]/c
Vertical jump [O]/- [O]/- [O]/- [O]/- [M]/-
Diagonal jump [O]/- [O]/- [O]/- [O]/-
Critical Counter Initiator: close C
#. The Tenrenken can be used as a followup from Gekiken, Fukkogeki and Danken.
The window is tight but it can be done.
1. FUSENKYAKU: Lost the Fusen Gowan Ken as a followup. Can be combo from hard
attacks and chain into something else.
2. GEKIKEN: Light version immediately goes regardless of the button being
held. Hard version can be held down for more power. When fully charged
Shen's fists turn red and can either cause a guard crush (if blocked)
which can be followed up or a collapse if it hits which also can be
followed up. Pressing kick will stop shen from charging acting as a feint
but you cannot feint out of the move when fully charged.
3. TENRENKEN: Anti-air punch, light version can combo from light attacks
and keeps Shen stationary. While the hard version pushes shen forward a
little and can be combo from hard attacks. Hard version also has a juggle
property. As stated before Shen can use this move as follow up to his other
3 special moves.
4. FUKKOGEKI: Overhead punch, cannot be combo from anything. Can use the
Kouryugeki as a followup as well as the Tenrenken.
5. DANKEN: Unblockable throw, there's a trick to his command instead of
doing hcb,f, you can actually use a qcb,f and the throw will also execute.
This trick also works for Daimon and Elisabeth.
6. ZETSU GEKIKEN: Both versions are immune to all attacks and can be combo
from hard attacks.
7. TENKENREN~ZETSU GEKIKEN: This is a followup to the Tenkenren and you can
basically say it's like a super cancel. The timing is tight but you can
tell you did it if the super initiates right after the Tenkenren.
8. BAKUSHIN: Negates projectiles and comes out incredibly quick regardless
if you combo it or not. Have to input the buttons very fast for it to
execute but it is slightly easier if combo from a hard punch. No longer
gives Shen the strength bonus as it did from previous games.
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JOE HIGASHI
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THROWS MOVE NAME PROPERTIES
b/f+AC (near) Kubizumoh: Hizajigoku [U],KD
COMMAND ATTACKS
f+B Step-in Middle Kick [M],#
SPECIAL MOVES
hcf+P Hurricane Upper [M],P,#
hcf+K Slash Kick [M],KD,#
dp+K Tiger Kick [M],KD,#
tap P repeatedly Bakuretsuken [M],#
> qcf+P Bakuretsuken Finish [#],KD,#
[DM]
qcf,qcf+P Screw Upper [M],P,KD,#
Cancel chart A B C D CD
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Standing near [M]/r/c [M]/-/c [M]/c [M]/c [M]/c
Standing far [M]/-
Crouching [M]/r/c [L]/r/- [M]/c [L]/-
Vertical jump [O]/- [O]/- [O]/- [O]/- [M]/-
Diagonal jump [O]/- [O]/- [O]/- [O]/-
Critical Counter Initiator: close C
#. Joe's crouching D is his old df + B Sliding command attack. It functions
very similarly to his old crouching D in KOF '94/'95.
1. STEP IN MIDDLE KICK: Combos from light attacks and can be combo into.
2. HURRICANE UPPER: Mid level projectile that can be combo from light attacks,
both versions run the full length of the screen now. Light version goes
slower than the hard. Due to it's speed though you can't have two
projectiles on screen.
3. SLASH KICK: Combos from light attacks. Light version travels about half
screen width while the hard version travels about 3/4 of the screen.
4. TIGER KICK: Anti Air kick, immune to attacks on start up. Light version
travels half screen width while the hard version travels about 3/4.
5. BAKURETSUKEN: Can combo off light attacks and is very close range.
Repeated presses will net you more hits.
6. BAKURETSUKEN FINISH: Finisher to the Bakuretsuken, should be done right
after Bakuretsuken starts otherwise it will whiff due it's poor range.
7. SCREW UPPER: Has a start up, but will take up the entire length of the
screen in front of Joe. Great for anti-airs and traps.
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LEONA HEIDERN
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THROWS MOVE NAME PROPERTIES
b/f+AC (near) Leona Crush [U],KD
COMMAND ATTACKS
f+B Strike Arch [O],#
SPECIAL MOVES
charge b,f+P Baltic Launcher [M],P,KD,J,#
charge d,u+P Moon Slasher [M],KD,#
qcb+K Earring Explosive [M],P,KD,J,#
charge b,f+K Grand Saber (Move) [-],#
> K Grand Saber (Roll) [-]
> P Grand Saber (Attack) [M],KD
qcb+P in air X-Calibur [M],KD,#
[DM]
qcf,hcb+P in air V-Slasher [M],KD,#
Cancel chart A B C D CD
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Standing near [M]/r/c [L]/-/c [M]/c [M]/- [M]/c
Standing far [M]/-
Crouching [M]/r/c [L]/r/- [M]/c [L]/C
Vertical jump [O]/c [O]/- [O]/- [O]/- [M]/-
Diagonal jump [O]/c [O]/- [O]/- [O]/-
Critical Counter Initiator: close C
1. STRIKE ARCH: Overhead kick, can be canceled from hard attacks and is
cancelable afterwards.
2. BALTIC LAUNCHER: Projectile, light version comes out right in front of
Leona, while the hard version comes out diagonally upward. Comes out
rather slow so the only effective way to combo it in is after a CD in
the corner. Both versions have a juggle property.
3. MOON SLASHER: Anti air slash, both versions now leave Leona stationary.
This move can be combo from light attacks. Comes out quick but has
recovery time afterwards. The move does less damage when used at max
range of the slash.
4. EARRING EXPLOSIVE: Mid level projectile that turns to a ground level
when the earring bounces on the floor. Has a long start up, light version
reaches about half the screen and bounces twice on the floor. Hard version
reaches full width and bounces three times. Both versions have a juggle
property.
5. GRAND SABER: This move has altered quite a bit from the past. When the
move executes Leona will run a short distance depending on what kick button
was pressed. Light version makes her go forward while hard version makes
her dash back. From here you have two options, if you press the opposite
kick button that you used to execute the move Leona will dash in the
opposite direction. Great for stategic retreats and what not. Repeating
in this fashion you can make Leona run back and forth indefinatly.
Pressing punch while she dashes will execute the slash, if you are
running backwards she will still dash forward with the slash.
6. X-CALIBUR: Leona will now dive down from the air instead of throwing a
short range projectile. Light version makes her dive at 30 degree angle
while the hard version makes her dive from a 45 degree angle. Noticable
amount of recovery if the slash has been blocked. Can also be executed
with a lax motion.
7. V-SLASHER: Similar to her X-Calibur, light version will make her dive
at a 30 degree angle and the hard version will make her dive from a 45
degree angle. During a CC you can execute this move like a standing attack
without having to jump in the air.
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ATHENA ASAMIYA
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THROWS MOVE NAME PROPERTIES
b/f+AC (near) Psychic Through [U],NR
COMMAND ATTACKS
f+B (air) Phoenix Bomb [M],J,#
SPECIAL MOVES
qcb+P Psycho Ball Attack [M],P,#
dp+P Psycho Sword [M],KD,#
hcb+K Psycho Reflector [-],RV,KD,P,#
qcb+K in air Phoenix Arrow [M],KD(D),#
[DM]
hcb,hcb+P Shining Crystal Bit [M],P,#
> press A+C Cancel [-]
Cancel chart A B C D CD
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Standing near [M]/r/c [M]/-/c [M]/c [M]/c [M]/c
Standing far [M]/c
Crouching [M]/r/c [L]/r/- [M]/c [L]/c
Vertical jump [O]/c [O]/- [O]/c [O]/- [M]/c
Diagonal jump [O]/c [O]/- [O]/c [O]/-
Critical Counter Initiator: close C
#. Athena's far C is cancelable, unlike other characters.
1. PHOENIX BOMB: Chains from hard attacks on the ground. It can also be done
in the air and chains from light attacks in that fashion. Can also be
canceled into with special moves and normal attacks.
2. PSYCHO BALL ATTACK: Mid level projectile, light version comes out faster
but travels slower, hard version has a start up but travels faster. It's
possible to have two projectiles on screen at one time.
3. PSYCHO SWORD: Anti air attack, no longer can be done in the air anymore.
This move can be combo from light attacks. Light version hits 3 times and
is lower to the ground. Hard version hits 5 times but travels higher in
the air increasing recovery time.
4. PSYCHO REFLECTOR: Just as a note, this move can be done using qcb+K. I'm
not sure if this in error in the game's command list. The actual reflector
does not hit, but can counter all forms of striking attacks: Normals,
projectiles, etc, regardless of range of the attack. When it reflects
Athena's reflector produces a Psycho Ball that knocksdowns.
5. PHOENIX ARROW: Light version of this hits twice without the sweep kick
finish. Hard version hits 3 times with a sweep kick finish, this increases
the recovery time if blocked though.
6. SHINING CRYSTAL BIT: This completely wraps Athena in an aura. So no more
slightly open spots like before when the smaller crystal bits would come
out. If the attack makes contact, either blocked or hit, will end the move.
It can be canceled prematurely by pressing AC.
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SIE KENSOU
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THROWS MOVE NAME PROPERTIES
b/f+AC (near) Ryuuhousui [U],KD
SPECIAL MOVES
qcb+A Ryuutouda [M],#
qcb+C Rintesshoh [M],#
qcb+K Sikkuuzanryuukyaku [M],KD,#
dp+P Ryuubokko [M],KD(3rd lv),#
dp+K Ryuugakusai [M],KD,#
[DM]
qcb,qcb+P Shinryuu: Choukyuudan [#],P,KD,#
Cancel chart A B C D CD
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Standing near [M]/r/c [L]/r/- [M]/c [M]/c [M]/c
Standing far [M]/- [M]/-
Crouching [M]/r/c [L]/r/c [M]/c [L]/c
Vertical jump [O]/- [O]/- [O]/- [O]/- [M]/-
Diagonal jump [O]/- [O]/- [O]/- [O]/-
Critical Counter Initiator: close C
#. Even though Kensou has no command moves his Ryuutouda and Rintesshoh act
like command moves.
1. RYUUTOUDA: Combos off light attacks can be combo into special moves.
2. RINTESSHOH: Combos off hard attacks can be chained from a Ryuutouda and
then combo from other special moves.
3. SIKKUZANRYUUKYAKU: Kensou runs with jumping kick, light version makes
Kensou run half width of the screen while hard version makes him run 3/4.
If Kensou is not within range he will only run without an attack. Can be
combo from hard attacks and off the Ryuutouda and Rintesshoh. If this
move is blocked Kensou will jump back to an unsafe distance.
4. RYUUBOKKO: Combos off hard attacks only, when this move executes you have
to mash punch to increase the amount of hits and damage. There is 4
different levels to this move depending on the number of presses you
input:
> Level 1: No presses, Kensou hits 4 times.
> Level 2: Few presses, Kensou hits 8 times.
> Level 3: Many presses, Kensou hits 12 times and does a final hit total 13
hits and a knockdown.
> Level 4: Even more presses, Kensou hits 17 times but starts to slow down
at the end. He gets tired and forces himself to rest, you can
NOT cancel out of this and Kensou is wide open for attack
afterwards.
5. RYUUGAKUSAI: Anti-air attack, light version does 2 hits and is lower to
the ground, while the hard version does 4 hits and leaves Kensou higher up
increasing his recovery.This can be chained off the Ryuutouda and
Rintesshoh.
6. CHOUKYUUDAN: DM Projectile, very big and slow moving. Can be negated by
other DM projectiles.
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DUO LON
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THROWS MOVE NAME PROPERTIES
b/f+AC (near) Suishu: Shoukoh [U],NR
SPECIAL MOVES
f+B (air) Genmukyaku [M,O(air)],#
qcf+K Himoukyaku: Mae [-],#
qcb+K Himoukyaku: Ushiro [-],#
f+A (air) Genmuken [M],#
(During C) qcf Cx2 Shakijyuuryuu [U],KD(3rd),J,#
[DM]
qcb,hcf+P Hiden: Genmubakkoshikon [M],NR,#
Cancel chart A B C D CD
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Standing near [M]/r/c [L]/-/c [M]/# [M]/c [M]/c
Standing far [M]/-
Crouching [M]/r/c [L]/r/- [M]/c [L]/c
Vertical jump [O]/c [O]/- [O]/c [O]/- [M]/-
Diagonal jump [O]/c [O]/- [O]/c [O]/-
Critical Counter Initiator: close D
1. GENMUKYAKU: On the ground Duo kicks his foot in the floor, this now tracks
on to the opponent no matter the distance. Combos from light attacks. The
air version is his jumping B but with extended range and hits as an
overhead.
2. MAE: Duo teleports a short distance and can cross sides with his opponent.
Light version travels very fast but covers little distance. Hard version
travels a little further. Duo is not safe which this teleport and can be
hit out of it. Can be linked after the Shakijyuuryuu 3rd hit.
3. USHIRO: Duo now has a teleport that goes backwards and it shares mostly
the same properties as Mae but has a slightly longer start up. This version
can't be linked from Shakijyuuryuu.
4. GENMUKEN: Looks like Duo's standing A but with longer range can be combo
off light attacks. Air version has a very similar property.
5. SHAKIJYUURYUU: This move has been simplified, now exclusively comes off
Duo's standing C. It can't be chained in any other sort of way. Last hit
knocksdown and has a juggle property.
6. GENMUBAKKOSHIKON: Similar to Iori's Yaotome, Duo can slide under
projectiles and other high level attacks. He can be hit out of the move
though. Does a no recovery knockdown if the move connects.
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CHIN GENTSAI
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THROWS MOVE NAME PROPERTIES
b/f+AC (near) Hougeki [U],KD
COMMAND ATTACKS
d,d+P Zabantetsu [-],#
d,d+K Choukaroh [-],#
BD (during Choukaroh) Choukaroh: Kaijyo [-],#
SPECIAL MOVES
qcb+P Suiho [M],KD,#
qcb+K Ryu Sogeki [-],RV,#
df+D Uronkouchuu [O],#
df+B,B Nikiyaku [M],J(1st),KD,#
P (during Zabantetsu) Getsugasoushu [M],#
[DM]
qcf,qcf+P Toukuuhitenhoh [U],KD,#
Cancel chart A B C D CD
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Standing near [M]/r/c [L]/-/- [M]/c [M]/c [M]/c
Standing far [M]/-
Crouching [M]/r/c [L]/r/- [M]/c [L]/c
Vertical jump [O]/- [O]/- [O]/- [O]/- [M]/-
Diagonal jump [O]/- [O]/- [O]/- [O]/-
Critical Counter Initiator: close C
#. After a Far D, if you hold D down Chin will go into the Choukaroh.
1. ZABANTETSU: One of chin's stances, he stays very low to the ground ducking
under mid level projectiles and high level attacks. Can cancel into any of
this special moves from this stance.
2. CHOUKAROH: The 2nd of Chin's stances, Chin stands up with one leg. From here
you can do a variety of options. Chin can hop forward and backwards by
pressing forward and backwards respectively. Pressing A will jab and cancel
out of the stance. Pressing C will do his Getsugasoushu. Pressing B,B will
do his Nikiyaku, and pressing D will do his forward D which will go back to
the stance again. You can also jump to cancel out of stance. Pressing down
will go into his Zabantetsu.
3. KAIJYO: As far as I am concerned I believe this is only a taunt that can be
canceled out of. Also another way to cancel out of Choukaroh.
4. SUIHO: Comes out quick and works as a decent anti air attack. Can be combo
from light attacks. Has a taunt animation after contact but can be canceled
out of.
5. RYU SOGEKI: Counter attack, counters all ground level attacks. Air attacks
won't work. When Chin gets hit he will do his Standing D which will hit as
a counter allowing followups. Doesn't work on projectiles.
6. URONKOUCHUU: Overhead kick, holding on to D will act as a feint. When this
connects, pressing P will go into his Getsugasoushu.
7. NIKIYAKU: Two part kick, can combo off light attacks. The first kick has
a juggle property. Pressing down after the first kick will go into the
Zabantetsu.
8. GETSUGASOUSHU: Followup to the Zabantetsu, can be combo into any of Chin's
specials and also to his DM which acts as a super cancel. This can also be
linked to either of his two stances.
9. TOUKUUHITENHOH: Reaches about 3/4 width of the screen, can be combo from
light attacks. Has quite a bit of recovery on block.
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RALF JONES
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THROWS MOVE NAME PROPERTIES
b/f+AC (near) Dynamite Headbutt [U],KD
COMMAND MOVES
df+A Jet Upper [M],#
SPECIAL MOVES
tap P repeatedly Vulcan Punch [M],#
qcf+P Burning Hammer [M],A(C),#
qcb+P Explosive Ralf Punch [M],KD,J(C),#
[DM]
qcf,qcf+P Galactica Phantom [M],KD,#
Cancel chart A B C D CD
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Standing near [M]/r/c [M]/-/c [M]/c [M]/c [M]/c
Standing far [M]/-
Crouching [M]/r/c [L]/r/c [M]/c [L]/c
Vertical jump [O]/- [O]/- [O]/- [O]/- [M]/-
Diagonal jump [O]/- [O]/- [O]/- [O]/-
Critical Counter Initiator: close C
1. JET UPPER: Combos off light attacks and can be combo into. Close range so
you have to do this move fairly close.
2. VULCAN PUNCH: No longer knocksdown. Now hits multiple times instead of
just once like in XI. You still have to mash this move fairly fast on it's
own. In combos it is a lot easier to get out. Combos off light attacks.
3. BURNING HAMMER: Light version combos off hard attacks. Hard version has
full auto guard until the punch comes out. When the punch connects the
opponent stays stunned long enough for followups.
4. EXPLOSIVE RALF PUNCH: Light version comes out quick and can be combo from
light attacks, but the explosion is very small. Hard version has a start
up but has a much larger explosion that also has a juggle combination.
5. GALACTICA PHANTOM: Comes out much faster than in previous versions. Can
be combo off hard/command attacks. The move is a lot weaker now and is no
longer unblockable. On block it will guard crush but the move recovers too
slowly for any followups.
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RAIDEN
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THROWS MOVE NAME PROPERTIES
b/f+AC (near) Neck Hanging [U],NR
SPECIAL MOVES
charge db,f+P Giant Bomb [M],A,KD,#
> BD Giant Bomb (Feint) [-]
qcb+P Dokugiri [M],P,#
dp+P Raiden Bomb [U],T,NR,#
hcf+K (near) Head Crush [U],T,NR,#
[DM]
hcb,hcb+P (near) Super Raiden Drop [U],T,NR
Cancel chart A B C D CD
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Standing near [M]/-/c [M]/-/- [M]/c [M]/c [M]/c
Standing far [M]/-
Crouching [M]/-/c [L]/-/- [M]/c [L]/c
Vertical jump [O]/- [O]/- [O]/- [O]/- [M]/-
Diagonal jump [O]/- [O]/- [O]/- [O]/-
Critical Counter Initiator: close C
1. GIANT BOMB: Has full auto guard when he readys himself, but can be hit
during the actual tackle. Light version comes out faster and covers about
1/2 screen width. Hard version comes out longer increasing it's autoguard
and covers the whole screen. Pressing BD while Raiden readies himself will
feint the move.
2. DOKUGIRI: Close range projectile. Light version comes out quicker and
can be combo from hard attacks. Hard version comes out very slow and
can't be combo with nothing short of a counter hit.
3. RAIDEN BOMB: Anti Air throw, does not hit standing opponents at all.
4. HEAD CRUSH: Command throw, can be combo off light attacks. Swaps sides
and causes a no recovery knockdown.
5. SUPER RAIDEN DROP: Command throw, can be combo off light attacks. Better
range than Raiden's other throws. Causes a no recovery knockdown.
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CLARK STILL
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THROWS MOVE NAME PROPERTIES
b/f+AC (near) Death Mountain Buster [U],NR
AIR THROW
b/f+AC (near in air) Death Rake Driver [U],NR
COMMAND ATTACKS
f+A Jet Upper [M],#
SPECIAL MOVES
f+BD Step [-],#
hcf+K (near) Super Argentine Backbreaker [U],T,NR,#
> qcf+P Flashing Elbow [#],OTG
tap P repeatedly Vulcan Punch [M],KD,#
[DM]
hcb,hcb+P (near) Ultra Argentine Backbreaker [U],T,NR,#
Cancel chart A B C D E
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Standing near [M]/r/c [M]/-/- [M]/c [M]/c [M]/c
Standing far [M]/-
Crouching [M]/r/c [L]/-/s [M]/c [L]/c
Vertical jump [O]/- [O]/- [O]/- [O]/- [M]/-
Diagonal jump [O]/- [O]/- [O]/- [O]/-
Critical Counter Initiator: close D
#. Clark has the only air throw in the game. His throw can be combo after
any move that launches the opponent in the air.
1. JET UPPER: Pretty much the same move as Ralf. Combos off light attacks and
can be combo into his other special moves.
2. STEP: Clark does a quick dash at the opponent. This can be combo off normal
attacks to close the gap. It can also be used to surprise the opponent due
to it's speed.
3. SUPER ARGENTINE BACKBREAKER: Command throw, can be combo from light attacks.
Has a followup with the flashing elbow which is the only the over the
ground move in the game. Remember that the throw swaps sides with the
opponent so reverse the qcf motion as directed.
4. VULCAN PUNCH: Similar to Ralf but Clark's version knocksdown. Can be combo
from light attacks.
5. ULTRA ARGENTINE BACKBREAKER: Command throw, has the same property as the
Super Argentine but does more damage and doesn't swap sides.
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TERRY BOGARD
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THROWS MOVE NAME PROPERTIES
b/f+AC (near) Buster Through [U],NR
COMMAND ATTACKS
df+C Rising Upper [M],#
f+A Back Knuckle [M],#
SPECIAL MOVES
qcf+P Power Wave [M],P
qcb+P Burning Knuckle [M],KD,#
qcb+K Crack Shoot [O],#
charge d,u+P Rising Tackle [M],KD,#
[DM]
qcb,db,f+P Power Geyser [M],P,KD,#
Cancel chart A B C D CD
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Standing near [M]/r/c [M]/-/c [M]/c [M]/c [M]/c
Standing far [M]/-
Crouching [M]/r/c [L]/r/- [M]/c [L]/c
Vertical jump [O]/- [O]/- [O]/- [O]/- [M]/-
Diagonal jump [O]/- [O]/- [O]/- [O]/-
Critical Counter Initiator: close C
#. Terry's close C hits twice and boths hits are cancelable.
#. Terry can only initiate a Counter Combo on the first hit of a close C.
1. RISING UPPER: Combos off normal attacks, can be combo into any of Terry's
special moves. Window is a bit tight however.
2. BACK KNUCKLE: Also combos off normal attacks, but can't be combo into
anything else.
3. POWER WAVE: Ground-level projectile, Light version is slower than the hard
version. It is possible to have two projectiles on screen at the same time.
4. BURNING KNUCKLE: Light version travels 1/2 screen width while the hard
version travels 3/4 of the screen. Hard version has a startup and can only
be combo off Terry's CD attack.
5. CRACK SHOOT: No longer knockdowns standing opponents like in XI. Light
version does only one hit now, while the hard version does up to 3. Both
versions have a taunt animation that can be canceled out of. Has a longer
start up than before.
6. RISING TACKLE: Anti-air attack, combos off light attacks. Light version
hits once and travels lower in the air. While the hard version hits 3 times
and travels higher in the air increasing it's recovery time. Hard version
also has a taunt animation that can be canceled out of.
7. POWER GEYSER: Comes out fast now with an even larger hit box. The geyser
can not be negated. Both versions are now performed at the same speed.
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GORO DAIMON
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THROWS MOVE NAME PROPERTIES
b/f+AC (near) Okuriashibarai [U],NR
SPECIAL MOVES
hcb,f+P (near) Tenchigaeshi [U],T,NR,#
qcb+K Chouukemi [-],#
dp+P Jiraishin [L],KD,#
hcf+A Kumotsukaminage [M],A,NR,#
hcf+C Kirikabugaeshi [M],A,NR,#
[DM]
hcb,hcb+P (near) Jigoku Gokurakuotoshi [U],T,NR,#
Cancel chart A B C D CD
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Standing near [M]/r/c [M]/-/c [M]/c [M]/- [M]/c
Standing far [M]/-
Crouching [M]/-/c [L]/r/- [M]/c [L]/c
Vertical jump [O]/- [O]/- [O]/- [O]/- [M]/-
Diagonal jump [O]/- [O]/- [O]/- [O]/-
Critical Counter Initiator: close C
#. Daimon's old Zujou Barai is now his crouching C attack.
1. TENCHIGAESHI: Unblockable throw with great range. Despite what the command
list says this move can be done with a qcb,f instead of a hcb,f. Can be
combo off light attacks, and does a no recovery knockdown.
2. CHOUUKEMI: Very similar to your basic roll. Hard version goes a little
further than the light but neither version can pass through the opponent.
Can be combo from normals to put the pressure on the opponent.
3. JIRAISHIN: Low based ground pound, it's range is the full length of the
screen. If the opponent isn't blocking low they will be hit. Can be jumped
over very easily. Hard version is used as a feint.
4. KUMOTSUKAMINAGE: Blockable throw, used as an anti air attack. This move
also has full auto guard. Can hit some tall standing opponents.
5. KIRIKABUGAESHI: Blockable throw, this move now has full auto guard. Can
only be combo from hard attacks.
6. GOKURAKUOTOSHI: Unblockable thow that has even better range than his
Tenchigaeshi. Can be combo off light attacks, and does a no recovery
knockdown. Has a taunt animation that can NOT be canceled out of.
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RYO SAKAZAKI
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THROWS MOVE NAME PROPERTIES
b/f+AC (near) Tomoenage [U],NR
COMMAND ATTACKS
f+A Hyouchuuwari [O],NR,#
f+B Joudanuke [-],A,#
df+B Gedanuke [-],A,#
SPECIAL MOVES
qcf+P Koohken [M],P,KD,#
dp+P Kohou [M],KD,#
hcb+K Hienshippukyaku [M],KD,#
> K (during hard version) Hienshippukyaku Tsuika [M],KD,J
f,b,f+P Zanretsuken [M],KD,#
[DM]
qcf,hcb+P Ryuukoranbu [M],KD,#
f,hcf+P Haoushoukouken [M],P,KD,#
Cancel chart A B C D CD
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Standing near [M]/r/c [M]/r/- [M]/c [M]/c [M]/c
Standing far [M]/-
Crouching [M]/r/c [L]/r/- [M]/c [L]/c
Vertical jump [O]/- [O]/- [O]/- [O]/- [M]/-
Diagonal jump [O]/- [O]/- [O]/- [O]/-
Critical Counter Initiator: close C
#. After a successful Guard Cancel Blowback attack (one that has absorbed a
hit) Ryo will taunt that can be canceled out of.
1. HYOUCHUUWARI: Overhead attack, can be combo from hard attacks. Loses it's
overhead and no recovery properties in this way. Can NOT be canceled into
anything.
2. JOUDANUKE: One of two parries Ryo has. This parries high/middle range
attacks as well special moves. Gives Ryo a slight frame advantage. Can be
combo from normals and also repeatedly into itself so long as you are
parrying something.
3. GEDANUKE: The 2nd of the two parries, parries low range attacks. has the
same properties as the Joudanuke.
4. KOOHKEN: Close range projectile, hard version goes out a little further
than the light version.
5. KOHOU: Anti air attack, light version does 1 hit and stays low in the air.
Hard version does 2 hits and leaves Ryo higher in the air increasing his
recovery. Can be combo off light attacks.
6. HIENSHIPPUKYAKU: Light version comes out quicker and can be combo from
light attacks. Hard version comes out slower but has a followup kick
that has a juggle property to it.
7. ZANRETSUKEN: No longer has the start up auto guard to it anymore. Can be
combo off light attacks, after the move finishes Ryo taunts which can
NOT be canceled out of.
8. RYUUKORANBU: Autocombo DM, can be hit out of startup. Ryo is invincible
during the dash though. Very similar to Roberts' except for the no
recovery knockdown.
9. HAOUSHOUKOUKEN: DM projectile, pretty much the same move as Roberts'.
Can be negated with other DM projectiles.
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ELISABETH BRANCTORCHE
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THROWS MOVE NAME PROPERTIES
b/f+AC (near) Touche [U],NR
SPECIAL MOVEs
qcf+P Etincelles [M],P,KD,J(C),#
qcf+K Reverie: Souhaiter [-],RV,#
qcb+K Reverie: Prier [-],RV
BD Reverie: Geler [-],RV,#
hcb,f+P Mistral [U],T,NR,#
[DM]
qcf,qcf+P Noble Blanche [M],P,J,#
Cancel chart A B C D CD
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Standing near [M]/r/c [L]/-/c [M]/c [M]/c [M]/c
Standing far [M]/-
Crouching [M]/r/c [L]/r/- [M]/c [L]/c
Vertical jump [O]/- [O]/- [O]/- [O]/- [M]/-
Diagonal jump [O]/- [O]/- [O]/- [O]/-
Critical Counter Initiator: close C
#. Console exclusive character, not available in the Arcade version.
1. ETINCELLES: Close range projectile that makes for a decent anti air.
Light version hits once and combos from light attacks. Hard version comes
out slow but hits twice and has a juggle property.
2. SOUHAITER: Elisabeth's counter attack has improved greatly in this one.
Not only does it counter instantly after execution but she has three
variations of this. The Souhaiter makes Elisabeth dash forward, can counter
all normal/projectile attacks and teleports herself behind the opponent for
followups. The Prier works in a similar fashion except Elisabeth dashes
backwards instead. When she counters something she teleports a safe distance
away from her opponent allowing for stategic retreats. These counters can be
combo from normal attacks.
3. GELER: The 3rd variation to her counter attacks, this one has Elisabeth stay
in place looks a lot like a '94 dodge move. It counters the same moves the
first two reversals do except she teleports in place but like the Souhaiter
she is able to act first for retaliations.
4. MISTRAL: Unblockable command throw, like Shen and Daimon she can perform
this move using a qcb,f motion instead of the hcb,f motion as noted in the
command list. This combos off light attacks and causes a no recovery
knockdown.
5. NOBLE BLANCHE: DM Projectile, this projectile negates other DM projectiles
but can't be negated. Elisabeth is invincible throughout the move and
recovers quite quickly. This DM also has a juggle property.
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MATURE
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THROW MOVE NAME PROPERTIES
b/f+AC Death Blow [U],KD
SPECIAL MOVES
qcb+K Metal Massacre [M],#
dp+P Despair [-],#
> P Despair Tsuika [M],KD
[DM]
qcb,hcf+K Heavens Gate [M],NR,#
Cancel chart A B C D CD
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Standing near [M]/r/c [M]/-/c [M]/c [M]/c [M]/c
Standing far [M]/-
Crouching [M]/r/c [L]/r/- [M]/c [L]/c
Vertical jump [O]/- [O]/- [O]/- [O]/- [M]/-
Diagonal jump [O]/- [O]/- [O]/- [O]/-
Critical Counter Initiator: close C
#. Console exclusive character, not available in the Arcade version.
1. METAL MASSACRE: Light version comes out fast and can be combo from light
attacks. Light version hits twice. Hard version has a start up and can
only be combo from hard attacks. Mature also runs 3/4 width of the screen
with the hard version. If Mature is not within range she will not attack
with the move.
2. DESPAIR: Mature jumps lower in the air with light version. While the Hard
version makes her jump higher and longer in the air. The move itself is
only the start up, you have to press P while in the air for her to slash.
Depending on range and spacing this move can be used as a crossup. Not
pressing P when doing this move acts as a feint and allows her to recover
quicker on the ground than if she were to do the actual move.
3. HEAVENS GATE: Mature dashes almost the full width of the screen with this
move. This move is blockable and if it connects will leave the opponent
in the corner.
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6) SPECIAL THANKS
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Very special thanks to these people who made the guide possible:
Tel
- For kindly giving me permission to use the formatting from his KOF XI
guide. KOF XI is a fantastic game and I recommend that to anyone!
Chris MacDonald aka Kao Megura
- For setting the standard in FAQ writing and for making the layout for some
of Tel's other works.
Frankie D'Erasmo aka Chicobo329
- For giving me the idea of making our very first guide on GameFAQs. Frankie
was also responsible for the introduction and game system sections. As well
as proofing and testing all of my work.
SNK Playmore Corporation
- For making this game. For also making King of Fighters in general the most
technical 2D fighter to date!
GameFAQs
- For hosting my work!
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